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September 23
Prepared by James Stoness with
the Bronze Plaque Tour in Enschede
Today, the veterans of the South Alberta Armoured Regiment (SAR)
and their families travelled from Enschede to Soestdijk where
the veterans were presented to His Royal Highness Crown Prince
Bernhard of the Netherlands. His Royal Highness, Crown Prince
Bernhard, who has recently been in the hospital, proved to be
a charming and gracious host. After visiting with the veterans,
His Royal Highness went over to shake hands and welcome the
other members of the tour party.
 This
proved to be an exciting day for eleven year old Robin Graham,
great grandson of veteran Sgt. Tom Milner, when he found himself
being presented to His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Bernhard.
All the party posed for pictures with His Royal Highness, and
it was obvious that this was a day they would long remember.
The day ended with a drive to Calais where the SARs took the
ferry to England and a stop at Canterbury, that famous city
of Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales".
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